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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: wbw on March 01, 2012, 12:10:00 PM
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My name is Walker. I have been using some form of tobacco on a daily basis since I was 15. I am 36 now and have been dipping about a can of Cope a day for the past 8 years. My reasons for quitting aren't new but they are mine. First and foremost, I am sick of being controlled by the drug and giving u.s. tabacco $1300/year. I have also reached the point where I basically have a dip in all day unless I am eating. There is never enough dip to satisfy my cravings. I also have a wife and two daughters. This quit isn't for them directly. But I know that if i continued dipping the way I was and encounter health problems as a result, I will have totally failed them and myself. All this being said, I have never quit cold turkey before. I have always had patches, gum etc. Reading these posts over the past week has shown me that quitting is possible. I have stockpiled fake snuff, jerky, sunflower seeds, and gum. My wife has been warned and I am buckled down to kick the shit out of this addiction.
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My name is Walker. I have been using some form of tobacco on a daily basis since I was 15. I am 36 now and have been dipping about a can of Cope a day for the past 8 years. My reasons for quitting aren't new but they are mine. First and foremost, I am sick of being controlled by the drug and giving u.s. tabacco $1300/year. I have also reached the point where I basically have a dip in all day unless I am eating. There is never enough dip to satisfy my cravings. I also have a wife and two daughters. This quit isn't for them directly. But I know that if i continued dipping the way I was and encounter health problems as a result, I will have totally failed them and myself. All this being said, I have never quit cold turkey before. I have always had patches, gum etc. Reading these posts over the past week has shown me that quitting is possible. I have stockpiled fake snuff, jerky, sunflower seeds, and gum. My wife has been warned and I am buckled down to kick the shit out of this addiction.
Hell yea man, congrats on taking back your life brother!!!
I see you already posted your day 1, good job, that's step one. Now reach out to others in your quit group, get some numbers (PM me if you want mine), jump into chat if you need some help. Read the Words of wisdoms, HOF speeches and keep yourself motivated.
One day at a time, you can do this brother.
Glad to be quit with you,
Bruce
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My name is Walker. I have been using some form of tobacco on a daily basis since I was 15. I am 36 now and have been dipping about a can of Cope a day for the past 8 years. My reasons for quitting aren't new but they are mine. First and foremost, I am sick of being controlled by the drug and giving u.s. tabacco $1300/year. I have also reached the point where I basically have a dip in all day unless I am eating. There is never enough dip to satisfy my cravings. I also have a wife and two daughters. This quit isn't for them directly. But I know that if i continued dipping the way I was and encounter health problems as a result, I will have totally failed them and myself. All this being said, I have never quit cold turkey before. I have always had patches, gum etc. Reading these posts over the past week has shown me that quitting is possible. I have stockpiled fake snuff, jerky, sunflower seeds, and gum. My wife has been warned and I am buckled down to kick the shit out of this addiction.
Hell yea man, congrats on taking back your life brother!!!
I see you already posted your day 1, good job, that's step one. Now reach out to others in your quit group, get some numbers (PM me if you want mine), jump into chat if you need some help. Read the Words of wisdoms, HOF speeches and keep yourself motivated.
One day at a time, you can do this brother.
Glad to be quit with you,
Bruce
dubbydub
Fantastic man. Listen to Bruce. He is called Professor Badass for a reason. Your story tells very similar to mine and a lot of us here. Stay active, drink plenty of water and juice, and read everything u can on this site. The SUCK of the first 3 days is intense and awesome. Embrace it, for you are taking back your life! Check your inbox.
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My name is Walker. I have been using some form of tobacco on a daily basis since I was 15. I am 36 now and have been dipping about a can of Cope a day for the past 8 years. My reasons for quitting aren't new but they are mine. First and foremost, I am sick of being controlled by the drug and giving u.s. tabacco $1300/year. I have also reached the point where I basically have a dip in all day unless I am eating. There is never enough dip to satisfy my cravings. I also have a wife and two daughters. This quit isn't for them directly. But I know that if i continued dipping the way I was and encounter health problems as a result, I will have totally failed them and myself. All this being said, I have never quit cold turkey before. I have always had patches, gum etc. Reading these posts over the past week has shown me that quitting is possible. I have stockpiled fake snuff, jerky, sunflower seeds, and gum. My wife has been warned and I am buckled down to kick the shit out of this addiction.
First of all, welcome. Second of all, congrats for making the quit about you. That's the only way we can be successful, if it's about us.
I'm relatively new, but I came at the tail end of May. Your brothers in June will be your rock for the next 100 days. Bitch at them, with them, whatever. Just avoid the nic.
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I figure it is time for me to share some of my thoughts... Since my day 1, I have been spending at lease an hour or 2 every day at this site re-educating my brain as my body continues the nicotine temper tantrums. They are weaker, but relentless...During church this morning, the sermon touched on the prohibition of idol worship. That commandment never meant much to me before. It has always been one of those sins that I felt disconnected from. I know that I don't secretly worship a golden cow and I am not a murderer. The more typical sins of jealosy, greed, and anger on the other hand, I always got because they hit home. With 11 days separating me from my active nicotine addiction, I realized that dip(aka the nicotine god) demanded worship at the expense of my family, my health, and my wallet. I no longer serve that false faith. I quit today.
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I figure it is time for me to share some of my thoughts... Since my day 1, I have been spending at lease an hour or 2 every day at this site re-educating my brain as my body continues the nicotine temper tantrums. They are weaker, but relentless...During church this morning, the sermon touched on the prohibition of idol worship. That commandment never meant much to me before. It has always been one of those sins that I felt disconnected from. I know that I don't secretly worship a golden cow and I am not a murderer. The more typical sins of jealosy, greed, and anger on the other hand, I always got because they hit home. With 11 days separating me from my active nicotine addiction, I realized that dip(aka the nicotine god) demanded worship at the expense of my family, my health, and my wallet. I no longer serve that false faith. I quit today.
Dude, so incredibly true. I have had the very same thought that the can becomes an idol at the expense of everything else. Good post, it is a great reminder of what and WHO is important important.
Glad to be quit with you today.
Aredoubleyou
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I figure it is time for me to share some of my thoughts... Since my day 1, I have been spending at lease an hour or 2 every day at this site re-educating my brain as my body continues the nicotine temper tantrums. They are weaker, but relentless...During church this morning, the sermon touched on the prohibition of idol worship. That commandment never meant much to me before. It has always been one of those sins that I felt disconnected from. I know that I don't secretly worship a golden cow and I am not a murderer. The more typical sins of jealosy, greed, and anger on the other hand, I always got because they hit home. With 11 days separating me from my active nicotine addiction, I realized that dip(aka the nicotine god) demanded worship at the expense of my family, my health, and my wallet. I no longer serve that false faith. I quit today.
Excellent!
Nic is a horrible bitch idol that truly tries to take over your life!
Feels good to take control back!!!
Quit on quiter!
PM me if you need any numnbers bro
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Day 15 here and I am still quit today. Caving is not an option, but i get so fucking sick of feeling that gnawing crave. That little voice tries to tell me that having a dip will make it go away, but I know that it will only go away if I refuse to ever put that shit in my face again. In the spirit of telling nicotine to fuck off I did something that I have never done with out a pinch of snuff...I mowed the lawn. Hell I even changed the damn oil in the lawnmower...all without copenhagen. Now I will admit that my face was exploding with Hooch. But I will count that as a battle won today. I am ready for the war and am glad to have the June Platoon in the trenches with me. Give em hell.
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Day 15 here and I am still quit today. Caving is not an option, but i get so fucking sick of feeling that gnawing crave. That little voice tries to tell me that having a dip will make it go away, but I know that it will only go away if I refuse to ever put that shit in my face again. In the spirit of telling nicotine to fuck off I did something that I have never done with out a pinch of snuff...I mowed the lawn. Hell I even changed the damn oil in the lawnmower...all without copenhagen. Now I will admit that my face was exploding with Hooch. But I will count that as a battle won today. I am ready for the war and am glad to have the June Platoon in the trenches with me. Give em hell.
Just stick with it. It will get much, much better. Being quit is so much better than being a pussy caver. Guard it. Protect it. Do absolutely whatever it takes to stay quit.
Proud to be quit with you today.
PMac